Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 57% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (1,531 kr) | 4,287 kr | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (1,155 kr) | 2,748 kr | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (553 kr) | 1,229 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (244 kr) | 241 kr | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (540 kr) | 815 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.95 (190 kr) | 653 kr | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (712 kr) | 1,271 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (300 kr) | 429 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (143 kr) | 475 kr | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (386 kr) | 662 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (2,319 kr) | 6,302 kr | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (323 kr) | 346 kr | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (172 kr) | 669 kr | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (370,001 kr) | 348,121 kr | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (274,621 kr) | 277,000 kr | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (28,971 kr) | 65,177 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (223,762 kr) | 214,441 kr | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (155,839 kr) | 189,329 kr | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (20,971 kr) | 42,933 kr | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (13,391 kr) | 6,518 kr | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,109 (42,640 kr) | 165,479 kr | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (12,899 kr) | 49,096 kr | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (1,683 kr) | 3,317 kr | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (1,381 kr) | 11,734 kr | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 66% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (7,330 kr) | 37,157 kr | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (7,421 kr) | 15,761 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 331 (12,720 kr) | 31,870 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 341 (13,102 kr) | 67,739 kr | - 81% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 57% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,361 (3,511,713 kr) | 5,967,620 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (145 kr) | 296 kr | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (3,419 kr) | 11,269 kr | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 58% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (873 kr) | 713 kr | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (1,440 kr) | 3,600 kr | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (10,895 kr) | 24,000 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (1,002 kr) | 1,114 kr | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (621 kr) | 2,112 kr | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (768 kr) | 851 kr | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (473 kr) | 1,255 kr | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (360 kr) | 653 kr | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (1,502 kr) | 7,548 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 43% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (7,157 kr) | 9,762 kr | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (3,548 kr) | 5,350 kr | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (12,756 kr) | 28,094 kr | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (10,566 kr) | 21,937 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (2,907 kr) | 3,419 kr | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (799 kr) | 989 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (1,574 kr) | 1,777 kr | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (76,469 kr) | 188,000 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (27 kr) | 70 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 265 (10,170 kr) | 13,622 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (774 kr) | 1,792 kr | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,263 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 45% cheaper than in Iceland
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